Vertical farming is the practice of growing crops in vertically stacked layers.

By using controlled-environment agriculture, vertical farms optimize plant growth, and can include soilless farming techniques like hydroponics (grown in water), aquaponics (grown in water with fish), and aeroponics (grown in air).

They are often enclosed structures similar to greenhouses, use a mix of natural and artificial lighting, and are particularly beneficial in urban agriculture operations where plantable space is limited.

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LA Urban Farms / Changing the landscape of our cities 

13.10.2020 / MIT Technology Review / Inside Singapore’s huge bet on vertical farming

07.22.2022 / Singularity Hub / The World’s Biggest Vertical Farm Just Opened in Dubai